29 May 1913
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
A spring push for alfalfa farming aims to secure regional hay needs. Local seed sales cover over six hundred acres this year, with 7,000 tons imported last season to fill shortages. Alfalfa offers higher nutrition than other forages and can grow on lands unsuitable for clover or brome.
The Copley law caps campaign expenses for state candidates tying governor spend to half a year’s salary and other officials to a quarter of office revenue. Politicians warn the governor limit may be too low, arguing it will hinder statewide travel but supporters say it enables men of modest means to run. The law’s strict provisions aim to curb lavish spending and will be tested in the next state race.
The Michigan Sugar Company and its six sugar plants will keep operating even if the tariff on sugar is removed. Beets acreage is contracted for the coming season and production proceeds as usual. The piece argues American business methods and labor are superior and that manufacturing need not fear economic shifts.
The discussion suggests that despite changes in tariff schedules, industries will adjust without serious disruption. The speaker notes ongoing prosperity should persist, with any political hesitations driven by effect rather than economics.
The Michigan State Conference of SstGu Charities and Corrections in Ann Arbor draws statewide attention. Prominent speakers highlight a program to build a sound, sustained aid system for those most in need, stressing real help beyond mere charity and enduring support toward self sufficiency.
States after Louis Sleder details a blackmail scheme against the mayor. Sleder alleges payment for hush money and accuses a Lasbill prosecution, while the governor expresses intent to pursue perjury charges and urges the prosecuting attorney to act. PREY
The article describes an orchard along the county gravel road from Manistee to Onekama, noting pear and taro peach trees and spring planting. It highlights a shift in orchard methods, mentions an engineer from Chicago and Cornell graduate, and notes a contract for five hundred tons of lime shipped from Wisconsin to Manistee, then moved by AL & NOEL railroad to the orchards.
H C Davis left for Detroit on a short business trip. Frank Topinka returned to Detroit after a few days in the city. Mrs. Alex Campbell and son Robyn of Detroit accompanied by Mrs. Mayor Robertson will visit in the city. M Welch of Acme lodge attends the Masonic grand lodge meeting in Lansing. Mrs. Carpenter of Central Lake visits friends here. A D Tyler travels to Indianapolis for Decoration Day auto races. Leon J Baker returns from Detroit after attending the Detroit Bankers club meeting. Herman Dunckle of Leland and Mark Fisher of Glen Arbor were in town on business yesterday.
A farm notice stresses attentive stock care and urges use of Hariiglis Condition Powder for cattle and poultry. It claims the medicine restores spirit and flesh, prevents disease, and promotes growth. Priced at 25 cents and sold by druggists.
The Record-Hagle notes potato prices slid to 40 to 45 cents with some at 55. large markets flooded with tubers and high demand fading. Eggs remained light with 105 dozen received. butter receipts rose to 105 pounds as mining activity peaked briefly.
The report lists cattle receipts active and firm with calves up 25 cents, sheep strong around 7.50 to 7.40 per head, hogs 1,700 receipts fairly active. Potatoes quoted May 28 with Michigan stock noted. Grain prices for Wheat Corn and Oats shown with daily corrections. dairy and hides markets also summarized.
The article discusses planting 258 000 trees this spring and a five year bearing window to enable large scale fruit handling. It notes packing practices, demand from Traverse City buyers, and the need for competent land inspections to attract settlers. Frost damage was light with limited losses to cherries and strawberries. It calls for a horticultural school and better farm credit, and mentions job ads and a seed contract in Traverse City.
Default on a mortgage by Herman W Smith and Jullie M Smith to John M Larkins led to a public auction in Traverse City. The property, described as all of lot eight and the west fifteen feet of lot nine in Perry Hannah's Second Addition, is scheduled for sale June 27 at 7:00 am at the north front door of the Court House. Patrick Burdign is the assignee. Underwood & Umholr represent.
Default on a January 21 1911 mortgage by Caleb B Cox and Nettie W Cox to Agnes Pierce Traverse City Mich. leads to public auction July 14 1912 at 10 am at the courthouse front door Traverse City. Sale covers the parcel in Grand Traverse County to cover the due amount with 7 percent interest costs and a $15 attorney fee.
Defaulted mortgage notices by Joseph Wilhelm Jr and Mary Wilhelm to Mary P Underwood with two mortgages totaling 2960.68 dollars plus taxes and attorney fees. Sale scheduled August 8 1415 at Traverse City Court House public auction to pay the debt, taxes, interest, and costs.
80 acre farm near Kingsley and Holmes Siding with windmill good hardwood land and cleared acres offered at 1600. 40 acres five miles east of Traverse City priced 250. Address I P Russell 569 Moffat Bk Detroit. Also wants a competent experienced girl for general house work with first class wages. May 3 11. Neuro pathic treatments listed by Prof Hubbard Steinberg Elk Citr 1200. Alvin H Gruber Funeral Director 312 South Union St Mrs Nellie Pratt assistant. Moh 20 1.
Advertises painless tooth extraction by the Kaolars method, claiming no drugs or unconsciousness. Credits Dr W C G Kinyon at 206-208 Wilhelm Block and Dr Holds worth in Traverse City Michigan, targeting nervous temperament patients.
The Michigan State Land Office in Lansing announces an auction of abandoned tax lands in Traverse and Kalkaska counties withdrawn from homestead entry. Lands will be sold June 10 at 10 a.m. in Traverse City Court House, with reservations on minerals and rights of ingress and egress and buyer to sign an assentment to the deed terms. Commissioner's name Augustus C. Carton. Public notice includes village plots with multiple blocks and lots listed.
A long, garbled transcription lists numerous blocks and lots across multiple areas including Interlochen Village and Summit City. It reads as a catalog of survey figures with block and lot numbers, some dates and partial labels, but no coherent narrative or principal event.
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